Vast
Mechanical Engineering, Structures (New Grad)
$86K–$122K
Long Beach, California, United States · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated; coursework, project, or internship experience is requested.
- Education
- B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
About the job
Design, analyze, build, and test structural components for human-rated space stations.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze primary and secondary structures and components under static, dynamic, vibration, and thermal environments.
- Create CAD models and manufacturing drawings; contribute to test plans, trade studies, and subsystem interfaces.
- Work with fabricators and technicians to build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot hardware.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Coursework, project, or internship experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA software through coursework, student project teams, or internships.
- Understanding of GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5).
Nice to have
- Hands-on engineering team participation, hardware build/test experience, or a portfolio showing designs taken from concept through build or test.
- Exposure to structural or thermal analysis tools and aerospace design or environmental test standards.
Pay
$86,100.00 - $122,220.00 (base salary)
Tools
3D CAD, FEA, NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, ASME Y14.5
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